A quiet weekend of harness racing inside Australia is highlighted by Saturday’s Joe And Michael Ilsley FFA at Menangle.
Im Bobby (Stuart McCormick picture)
Characteristic races are quiet this weekend however there’s nonetheless loads of high quality motion as we preview our Saturday harness racing greatest bets.
Hello Manameisjeff, Chase A Dream, Pinseeker, and Jilliby Nitro will contest the Joe And Michael Ilsley FFA over the mile. It must be a cracking race.
At Melton, Im Bobby resumes from a spell as he takes on Lovemeto and Remus Phoenix within the Aldebaran Park Free For All Trot.
Saturday Harness Racing Finest Bets Could 16
Menangle
Race 5
JILLIBY NITRO (1) is a mannequin of consistency with six-straight high three performances, together with two victories. His win within the Listed Mildura Pacing Cup (2600m) was spectacular and he has been racing effectively at Menangle just lately with out profitable. The difficulty can be how far again he will get on the pegs as Will Rixon received’t be seeking to burn him early in order that he has one thing to supply late. Appears an each-way prospect.
PINSEEKER NZ (2) received’t know himself after 4 common or huge attracts. He isn’t fast off the gate although so Luke McCarthy must be content material simply looking for a midfield place or higher. He could be harmful right here. CHASE A DREAM NZ (6) and HI MANAMEISJEFF NZ (8) can each win as one of many pair is the most certainly chief. SEASIDER (4) is up in grade however racing beautifully so may very well be able to take the subsequent step into open class. RIPP (9) triggered an upset final time so will need to have knockout claims once more. Similar for CAPTAIN BELLASARIO (3).
Choices: 1-2-6-8
JILLIBY NITRO (1) every means
Melton
Race 4
IM BOBBY (1) should not have any hassle main from the within barrier. The question can be his health ranges as he hasn’t trialled however he’s often prepared to fireside. In direction of the top of final prep, he was consistently racing towards the topline horses, equivalent to Keayang Zahara and Jilliby Ballerini. He appears hardest to beat with common driver James Herbertson within the bike.
LOVEMETO NZ (4) is racing extraordinarily effectively for coach Chris Svanosio and driver Kerryn Manning, profitable three begins again by an enormous margin. He then completed simply 2.2m from Keayang Stuka adopted by a half-neck second to stablemate REMUS PHOENIX (7) at the newest. Ought to run one other large race.
ALDEBARAN ACRUX USA (8) can be attempting to carry the chief’s again however there’s a danger of somebody on the entrance line taking that place primarily based on a current effort when drawn this gate at Bendigo. REMUS PHOENIX (7) is a final begin winner, however this draw is horrible and can make issues tougher.
Choices: 1-4-8-7
IM BOBBY (1) to win
Race 6
THE ART OF SUCCESS (8) is more likely to go on her profitable methods after a hat-trick of wins, together with a current 1:53.4 victory from the breeze. She is $1.15 to win once more which is comprehensible so I’m one of the best of the remainder.
TIZZY LIZZIE (9) is a NSW-trained mare that may run critical time. Three runs in the past she received from outdoors the chief in 1:52.6 at Wagga. She then ran a sport second behind Bluey’s gelding Abouttime at Albury, and third to Astral Stride in 1:53.5 at Wagga. Appears to have robust place claims right here – may have one thing small on the win simply in case there’s an upset. LILSTREPO (6) appears subsequent greatest though the draw is awkward.
Choices: 8-9-6-5
TIZZY LIZZIE (9) every means
Albion Park
Race 3
BIRKIRKARA (4) produced wonderful sectionals first-up from a spell when ending fifth, crushed 2.5m in 1:51.0, 54.9. He’ll want some luck from barrier 4 however the smaller subject ought to swimsuit and if the race is run to swimsuit, he can be flying excessive. He beat residence most of his rivals on this final time so in search of a repeat efficiency.
CALL TO ORDER (3) is racing effectively and was a winner three runs again when main all the way in which in 1:51.4, 54.4. Stablemate WHOS DELIGHT NZ (1) will take pleasure in a beautiful run on the pegs and could be harmful. COOL NIGHT (2) is a roughie that may run effectively, whereas OZZIE PUNTA (8) has a comfortable pegs run forward and can carry out admirably.
Choices: 4-3-1-8
BIRKIRKARA (4) to win
Bunbury
Race 4
POPPYONTHEBEACH (3) had the proper first-up run when main all through on the monitor and distance and simply being run down late by Main Miki Whitby. The winner then contested the Listed Narrogin Cup the place he completed third behind Otis and Gee Heza Sport. That may be a very robust formline which supplies further confidence about POPPYONTHEBEACH (3) who will strip fitter from that second inserting. She received’t have as large a risk on her again this time round.
CURADH (5) is racing effectively, positioned in three of his previous 4 begins, the most recent behind ARTFUL MAJOR (7). Each horses have profitable claims right here. WICKED HUSTLER (6) backs up from final night time, however the draw is horrible. Massive watch on ARISTA NZ (9) who’s two-from-two since arriving in WA, however that is his greatest check.
Choices: 3-5-9-7
POPPYONTHEBEACH (3) to win
Race 6
GOLDEN LODE NZ (7) is the horse to beat within the 4YO & 5YO Manea Traditional (2100m) following an excellent victory within the Group 3 4YO & 5YO Championship final begin. He was runner up within the Group 1 The Nullarbor and Fremantle Cup. He’s versatile, capable of work exhausting in his races or sit again and let down with one run. No matter how the race is run, the five-year-old gelding is hardest to beat.
RUNKLE CRUNCH NZ (8) completed second to my high choose final begin and he’s a critical expertise. Appears the primary hazard within the race. BROUGHT TO LIGHT (1) is up in grade and I’ve reservations towards this firm. LINCOLN LOU NZ (5) is flying and has knockout claims – identical for JUSTCALLMEMIKI NZ (6) who’s confirmed on this grade however I feel his stablemate GOLDEN LODE NZ (7) has extra pace and brilliance.
Choices: 7-8-5-1
GOLDEN LODE NZ (7) to win
Race 9
SIR ALEC WHITBY (2) was a wonderful third towards stronger firm final begin when crushed 4.2m by Island Tee Rex who has received eight races in his profession. This can be a drop again to maiden firm and barrier two offers Ryan Warwick robust claims of getting the four-year-old gelding residence for coach Peter King. So long as he doesn’t get caught within the breeze, he ought to go shut.
STARRY HEIGHTS (9) was an excellent debut effort regardless of being crushed as a $1.50 favorite. He follows out SIR ALEC WHITBY (2) and can be proper on the pace from the beginning. PAPPINBARRA LADY (1) has the nice draw to be an each-way prospect, whereas DOWN TENNESSEE (5) may shock.
Choices: 2-9-1-5
SIR ALEC WHITBY (2) to win
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by Trent Orwin for Harnesslink